Daybook - I use a 3-ring binder and record bookings in pencil, noting the Teacher's name, subject, topic, use of computers or not, and number of sessions required (1/1, or 1/3, etc.). No one else writes into the Library Day Book - I record this information so that there are no surprises. It is also a way that I can have that important conversation about how we can work collaboratively to achieve curriculum objectives - and how I can weasel an aspect of information literacy into the lesson. The dayplan sheet for the day is placed next to the circulation desk under a plastic cover so it is handy for me to refer to without going into the office.
Information Literacy Lessons - a great idea to obtain a copy of each of the lessons being taught/upcoming and place it with a large bulldog clip (Current Lessons) beside your daybook. This way the information is readily available for a TOC. You can set up a ring-binder or electronic filing system for archiving past projects. New teachers appreciate accessing these lessons for inspiration, and teachers sometimes lose their original documents with hard-drive crashes, etc. I also try to note what electronic and print resources were useful or what worked well, so I can remember for the next time the lesson is taught.
Booking Technology- Label technology items
(Document cameras, portable projectors, extension cords, etc.) with a barcode number so they are signed out through the Library and you can keep track of them.
AV Bookings - Teachers book the use of the TVs and their DVD/VHS units, although they are less in demand as more projector systems are used in classrooms. Label all TVs, cords, DVD/VHS units and clickers with the unit #, along with a reminder to return the unit to the Library's AV Storage Room.
Library Resource Lists
Using Follett's Destiny Library software it is possible to create lists of resources - both print and web-based. This is a useful tool to use when searching for titles amongst your shelves to support a particular unit (Optics, Ancient Civilizations, STIs, etc.). You can print off a list to take with you as you check the shelves to collect these resources. Once a unit is finished, however, you may find that the resources you initially located were not relevant and you may have found better sources during the teaching of the unit. Just empty your original reference list and wand all the bar codes once more to add in the titles before shelving. Your list will be all ready to go the next time.
Link your print resources to digital ones
Some Resources to Use
Notetaking Sheets - Here is one sample which might be useful.
A wiki created by the Langley Teacher Librarians (inquiry-questions.wikispaces.com) which contains background information on inquiry, links to models such as Points of Inquiry (BCTLA) and Focus on Inquiry (Alberta Learning) documents, as well as sample inquiry questions to guide teachers as they explore inquiry-based learning.
INFORMATION LITERACY
Library Bookings
Daybook - I use a 3-ring binder and record bookings in pencil, noting the Teacher's name, subject, topic, use of computers or not, and number of sessions required (1/1, or 1/3, etc.). No one else writes into the Library Day Book - I record this information so that there are no surprises. It is also a way that I can have that important conversation about how we can work collaboratively to achieve curriculum objectives - and how I can weasel an aspect of information literacy into the lesson. The dayplan sheet for the day is placed next to the circulation desk under a plastic cover so it is handy for me to refer to without going into the office.
Information Literacy Lessons - a great idea to obtain a copy of each of the lessons being taught/upcoming and place it with a large bulldog clip (Current Lessons) beside your daybook. This way the information is readily available for a TOC. You can set up a ring-binder or electronic filing system for archiving past projects. New teachers appreciate accessing these lessons for inspiration, and teachers sometimes lose their original documents with hard-drive crashes, etc. I also try to note what electronic and print resources were useful or what worked well, so I can remember for the next time the lesson is taught.
Booking Technology- Label technology items
(Document cameras, portable projectors, extension cords, etc.) with a barcode number so they are signed out through the Library and you can keep track of them.
AV Bookings - Teachers book the use of the TVs and their DVD/VHS units, although they are less in demand as more projector systems are used in classrooms. Label all TVs, cords, DVD/VHS units and clickers with the unit #, along with a reminder to return the unit to the Library's AV Storage Room.
Library Resource Lists
Using Follett's Destiny Library software it is possible to create lists of resources - both print and web-based. This is a useful tool to use when searching for titles amongst your shelves to support a particular unit (Optics, Ancient Civilizations, STIs, etc.). You can print off a list to take with you as you check the shelves to collect these resources. Once a unit is finished, however, you may find that the resources you initially located were not relevant and you may have found better sources during the teaching of the unit. Just empty your original reference list and wand all the bar codes once more to add in the titles before shelving. Your list will be all ready to go the next time.
Some Resources to Use
Notetaking Sheets - Here is one sample which might be useful.
Reference Collection Form - Based on MLA 7 ed. Print resources on one side, digital on the other.
Inquiry Learning
A wiki created by the Langley Teacher Librarians (inquiry-questions.wikispaces.com) which contains background information on inquiry, links to models such as Points of Inquiry (BCTLA) and Focus on Inquiry (Alberta Learning) documents, as well as sample inquiry questions to guide teachers as they explore inquiry-based learning.